Description
Combat Stress - here for every veteran that needs us
We provide clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, with a focus on those with complex mental health issues. When some military personnel leave service, their experiences can’t easily be left behind. Without treatment, psychological trauma can eventually tear lives apart.
We believe military trauma shouldn’t destroy the lives of veterans and their families. For over a century, we’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.
Combat Stress is the UK's leading veterans' mental health charity, the work we do is life-changing and often life-saving. No one else does what we do. Our services are provided across the UK, in-person and online. At a time that can be isolating and daunting, we're here to help.
Many of the veterans that seek our help, know that something isn't right (often for years), they just don't know what is wrong. To help understand if our services might be right for you, take a look at the list below. If you find some of the symptoms are similar to how you feel, talk to us.
- Feeling cut off from life
- Losing your temper more often
- Having unwanted memories of traumatic experiences
- Avoiding things that you would like to be part of your life
- Having unwanted terrible thoughts
- Feeling anxious or having panic attacks
- Finding it hard to sleep
- Feeling on edge and easily irritable
- Having nightmares or flashbacks
- Feeling extremely alert – always on the lookout for danger
- Finding it difficult to trust others
- Struggling with feeling of shame or guilt
- Finding it difficult to control your emotions
- Feeling you are worthless or a bad person
Combat Stress and our helpline are not a crisis service. If you are in an emergency situation and need urgent support please call the emergency services via 999 or the Samaritans via 116 123.
Opening Times
Our helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can phone or text our mobile number.
Contact Details
Contact name: Combat Stress
Email address: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Phone number: 0800 138 1619
Mobile number:Text: 07537 173683
Locations
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Nationwide